Eli is my respectable, loving feral child. Growing up in Alaska he views outside as his playground where he loves to learn and explore.
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Learn MoreIn Eli’s words, “I’m just really curious, there are a lot of animals and some are really big and scary. They are so cool. But I also really like bugs and swimming next turtles.” Eli has a true heart to learn more about wildlife safety and enjoying outside, whether he is on an hike, camping, fishing, or playing safari in the backyard.
Eli’s words, “a lion because they are super sneaky, they hide in the tall grass and then pounce. They are also super strong and can run really, really fast.” Eli currently loves lions however this does change frequently. One thing will stay the same he loves any animal that comes across as big, strong, slightly terrifying and would win a fight.
Eli loves exploring outside through hiking with his family. While hiking he collects an assortment of rocks and sticks and if the family let him, he would fill all their pockets with his findings on the trail. Eli also has a little blue camera that he takes with him and takes a lot of pictures of what he sees as beautiful while being outside. Eli also loves going on the boat with his dad and brother to go fishing while also eating peanut butter and honey sandwiches.
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